Bursa gold futures decline as COMEX prices fall
Trading volume increased to 161 lots, while open interest reached 238 contracts.
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives gold futures finished lower on Oct 22, following declines on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX). All six contract months ended below their previous closing levels.
For October 2026, the settlement price was US$4,085.30 per troy ounce, down from US$4,126.10. The November 2026 contract finished at US$4,101.90, compared with its previous close of US$4,142.70.
Contracts for December 2026 and January 2027, along with those for February 2027 and April 2027, each settled at US$4,117.90 per troy ounce. Their previous settlement price was US$4,158.70.
Market activity increased despite the price declines. Turnover totalled 161 lots, up from 62 lots, and open interest stood at 238 contracts against 141 previously.
Separately, the London Bullion Market Association's afternoon fixing for physical gold on Oct 21, 2026 was US$4,127.40 per troy ounce.
